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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1918

Page

7

50 000 Men In New Call To Be Trained With the Regulars

Washington April 15 Another draft call or 49843 registrants has been sent to governors by Provost Marshal General Crowder mobilization of the men is ordered for May 1 and 10 to eleven forts and recruiting barracks for training with regular army units.

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Senator Stone Dies After Paralytic Stroke in Washington

Missouri Senator William J. Stone, longtime foreign relations chairman, died in Washington from a paralytic stroke suffered last Wednesday. Funeral set for 4 pm with Chaplain Prettyman. body to Jefferson City and burial in Nevada, Missouri. Stone, born May 7, 1848, served 13 years in public life and opposed U S entry at key moments though supported war measures once cast.

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Doctor Could Not Help Her in Brooklyn Testimonial

Mrs. F Pratt of 9 Woodbine Street Brooklyn reports a displacement and two severe pelvic inflammations. After doctors could offer no further relief she credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanativa Wash with curing her ailments and improving her health. She urges others to try the remedies before hospital operations.

Brooklyn N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. F. Pratt Woodbine St Lydia J. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Casualty List Reports Numerous WWI Losses and Wounds

General Pershing reports a long casualty list including killed in action and died of wounds and disease. Names span privates to captains with many missing in action and slightly wounded personnel, plus corrections for earlier reporting.

Pershing War Department Libut Joman J. Galvin Matthew Ll. Buchanan Henry FL Caron CARR John M. Corp Josepi Thomas HH. Berube Privatia Lovewico Borielle Leonard L. Dalton Stanley Fossly Priva James J. Linton Edmund Patton Glover Howard Plalté- Gerald Charles A. Mat. Tulas Privatic Edward A. Christofferson Seth A. Becker Haw Hk Johnson William Quinn William J. Wenn John H. Johnston Edward «. Bader George U. Butcher Levin A. . Chartier Charles Coray Joseph A. Deli Und Victor Devan Howard T. Bertrand Ht. Freeman Glase Collin L. Dindiey T Nevisson Hanlon George W. Thickey Wil FP. Kelle

Soldier seeks home folks as lonely plea from Kelly Field

A Kelly Field soldier stationed in Austin writes the Hone Fotks Editor of The Light confessing loneliness. He has been at the field about a month and has not met anyone he knows. He asks for help contacting former classmates from Cincinnati or Columbia University in New York City and mentions a Wisconsin town.

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Soldier correspondence drives townHome Molks aid

The Home Molks offer a free service to soldiers in San Antonio camps seeking letters from home towns. A reader from Atlanta replied praising the effort and the editor’s help for outsiders as well. Unanswered towns include Madison Baltimore Mal Onn Tiptonville Lakeshore Lawton Marietta Boston Lima Pasadena St Louis Manton Gauin Marrienne and others.

Nelly Fieldetr White River Race Hospital Buly Frank Tort Ankfort Atlanta San Antonio Guy Madison Baltimore Mal Tiptonville Lakeshore Lawton Okkin Marietta Ohio Boston Mass Lima Pasadena Cal St Louis Manton Gauin Marrienne Bellefonte Lewiston Tayville Beaver Neills Greenwood Holyoke, AM Mount Vernon N.Y Charles Tema New

Itching and Skin Diseases Promoted by Blood Purifier

A 1900s advertisement extols S. S. S. blood purifier as the cure for pimples, blotches, sores and skin eruptions. It claims skin disorders stem from polluted blood and urges readers to write for free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

S. S Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Unclear Interlude In Chicago Editor’s Office

A fragmentary reminiscence from a Chicago paper era recalls a stranger’s dramatic entrance to Brown’s sanctum and a remark about a mysterious figure named Markus Bozzaris. The quirky dialogue captures old city journalism lore.

Brown Chicago Sehuske Markus Bozzaris Sature Day Evening Post

Pimply Face Reforms with Olive Tablets Remedy

A brisk promotion for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promises clearer skin and better health. The ad claims the vegetable tablet cleanses blood and bowels, replaces calomel, and provides gentler relief from constipation and dull outlook. Boxes sell for 1c and 25c.

Dr. Edwards

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